BEACH AFTER WORK: WHY NETWORKING DOESN’T HAVE TO FEEL LIKE NETWORKING
EVENT PARTICIPANTS’ SUMMARY
Approx. 100+ participants, including:
👤 Professional Backgrounds
Founders, CEOs & Entrepreneurs
Founders, CEOs, managing partners and entrepreneurs from Xena, Elivarium, Jubble, Compositis, WORKOOD, The Unprofessionals, Mex2DACH, Conn Espitia Operating Partners, Adsan Servicios de Limpieza, Fincronis, Clínica Atrian, Pegacorn Group and other independent ventures.
Technology, AI & Digital Transformation
Cloud architects, solution architects, engineering managers, implementation managers, business intelligence professionals, digital transformation specialists and technology leaders from Microsoft, Capgemini Engineering, Ericsson, SAP, GitLab, Smartly, SHI and other technology organizations.
Finance, Investment & Insurance
Investment professionals, finance managers, CFOs, financial and insurance advisors, insurance specialists and corporate finance professionals, including representatives from Titan Capital Partners, Angel Ventures, ROMCASA, Fincronis and PAP Seguros.
Business Development, Sales & Commercial Leadership
Business development professionals, sales managers, account executives, heads of sales, commercial directors, sales specialists and strategic account executives from organizations including Risk Assured, Davad, IP Global Tech & Machinery, GitLab, SHI, Shop Growth Solutions and others.
Consulting, Strategy & Operations
Business transformation executives, consultants, implementation managers, operating partners, legal consultants, management professionals and strategic advisors working across business transformation, operations, consulting and professional services.
Marketing, Media & Communications
Marketing directors, digital marketers, social media designers, creative directors, PR professionals, producers, photographers, graphic designers and media specialists, including professionals connected to Reuters, Bluestar AMG, PONG, Papayo Asesores Creativos and Interamerica Studios.
Education, Research & Professional Development
Capacitadoras, language and cultural education professionals, qualitative researchers, psychologists and specialists working across education, research, professional development and cultural exchange.
Legal, Government & International Affairs
Legal consultants, legal-services professionals and international representatives, including a U.S. Diplomat, an Associate Legal Consultant and professionals working in corporate legal services.
🏭 Industry Representation
Technology, AI & Innovation
Microsoft, Ericsson, SAP, GitLab, Capgemini Engineering, Smartly, SHI, Skupreme and professionals working across cloud architecture, AI, implementation, business intelligence, engineering and digital transformation.
Finance, Investment & Insurance
Titan Capital Partners, Angel Ventures, Fincronis, ROMCASA, PAP Seguros and independent finance, investment, wealth and insurance professionals.
Business Development & Consulting
Risk Assured, Conn Espitia Operating Partners, WORKOOD, Mex2DACH, Davad, Pegacorn Group and independent consultants, business transformation specialists and commercial leaders.
Marketing, Media & Creative Industries
Reuters, Bluestar AMG, PONG, Papayo Asesores Creativos, Interamerica Studios and independent professionals working in digital marketing, PR, advertising, photography, graphic design, social media and creative strategy.
Corporate & Professional Services
KTSA, Adsan Servicios de Limpieza, 2902 Medios, GPO Vallas, Sapers Law Solutions and other organizations represented by professionals in GRC, finance, HR, commercial operations, legal services and business management.
Education, Research & Culture
Escuela de Idioma y Cultura Rusa, independent capacitadoras, researchers, psychologists, educators and professionals involved in language, culture, research and professional development.
Entrepreneurship & Startups
A strong presence of founders, CEOs, managing partners and independent entrepreneurs representing both established businesses and newer ventures.
🌍 Diversity & Unique Traits
Founder-Heavy Audience
The participant group included a significant number of founders, CEOs, managing partners, directors and entrepreneurs, creating a strong entrepreneurial component alongside corporate professionals.
Corporate + Startup Mix
Professionals from Microsoft, Ericsson, SAP, GitLab, Reuters, Capgemini Engineering and other established organizations attended alongside startup founders, entrepreneurs, freelancers and independent consultants.
International Community
The guest list included an international community, a U.S. Diplomat, professionals connected to international organizations and people working across Mexico and international markets.
Cross-Industry Conversations
Technology professionals met entrepreneurs, investors connected with commercial leaders, creative professionals interacted with corporate executives, and consultants shared the space with founders and independent business owners.
Technology Meets Creativity
The event brought together traditionally different professional communities, from cloud architecture, engineering and AI to graphic design, photography, advertising, PR, social media and creative strategy.
Business + Community
Participants were not limited to traditional corporate networking. The group included entrepreneurs, volunteers, international-community members, freelancers, creatives and people interested in building broader personal and professional connections.
Young Networkers
The guest list included a particularly young participant described as “The Youngest Networker Ever,” adding a different generation to the professional mix.
Volunteer & Community Spirit
Several participants were involved in volunteering and community initiatives, including Volunteer of Your Dreams, highlighting that the group extended beyond purely commercial networking.
🌟 Prominent Members Present
• Investment Principal at Titan Capital Partners
• Fulbright Investment Associate at Angel Ventures
• CEO & Founder of Xena
• Founder of Elivarium
• Founder of Mex2DACH
• Founder of Jubble
• Founder of Compositis
• Founder of WORKOOD
• Founder of The Unprofessionals
• Founder & Managing Partner of Conn Espitia Operating Partners LLC
• Managing Director of Pegacorn Group LLC
• Founder of Venture Lab México
• Editor at Reuters
• U.S. Diplomat
• Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect
• Ericsson Bid & Proposal Manager / Program Manager – Business Intelligence
• GitLab Account Executive / Strategic Account Executive LATAM
• Solution Architect at Capgemini Engineering
• Engineering Manager at Smartly
• SAP Implementation Manager
• Sales professional at SHI
• Investment Principal at Titan Capital Partners
• PR & Marketing Director at Bluestar AMG
• Associate Director, Global Community Health Initiatives at Novartis Pharma
• Senior GRC Associate at KTSA
• Head of Sales
• Success Manager at Shop Growth Solutions
• Sales Manager at IP Global Tech & Machinery
• Commercial Director at Davad
• CFO at ROMCASA Consultoría y Servicios Periciales
• CEO / Financial & Insurance Advisor at Fincronis
• CEO of Clínica Atrian
• Director General at 2902 Medios
• Director General at Papayo Asesores Creativos
• Regional HR Coordinator at GPO Vallas
• CCO at SAPERS Law Solutions
• Founder of FIGHT CLUB CDMX
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, FIGHT CLUB CDMX brought a little bit of Tulum to Mexico City.
The BEACH AFTER WORK NETWORKING PARTY transformed a brand-new venue between Roma and Condesa into an after-work networking experience built around good music, drinks, conversations, professional portraits and a carefully curated crowd.
The idea was simple: create an environment where people could meet interesting humans without feeling like they had walked into a traditional networking event.
And it worked.
WEDNESDAY IS THE NEW THURSDAY
There are networking events where you arrive, exchange business cards, ask what someone does and move on to the next person.
And then there are evenings where you simply have a great time — and networking happens naturally.
Beach After Work was designed for the second kind.
The venue was only a few months old, with a covered terrace, lounge atmosphere and a relaxed Tulum-inspired feeling.
For one evening, it became an exclusive FIGHT CLUB CDMX space.
The goal wasn't to create a nightclub.
It wasn't to create a formal business event.
It was to create a place where people could actually talk.
A TULUM EVENING IN THE MIDDLE OF MEXICO CITY
The concept mixed the atmosphere of an evening in Tulum with the energy of Mexico City.
Lounge music.
Drinks.
Food.
Summer-style outfits.
A beautiful terrace.
And people from completely different professional and personal backgrounds.
The location between Roma and Condesa made it easy to come straight from work, while the atmosphere made it feel like the workday was already very far away.
By the time people arrived, Wednesday had started feeling a lot more like Thursday.
PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS BEFORE THE PARTY
The evening started with an early-arrival window from 19:00 to 19:45.
Instead of simply waiting for everyone to arrive, FIGHT CLUB added another reason to come early: professional portrait sessions.
Attendees could get photographed while meeting the first people arriving at the event.
It turned the usual awkward “first 30 minutes of networking” into something more social and relaxed.
And, of course, having a professional photographer around meant people had another reason to dress up.
NETWORKING WITHOUT SHOUTING
One of the most deliberate choices was the music.
No club music.
No extremely loud speakers.
No shouting into someone's ear to have a conversation.
The evening was built around lounge music — enough atmosphere to make the venue feel alive, but quiet enough that people could actually hear one another.
That matters.
Because networking is ultimately about conversation.
And conversation is much easier when you can actually hear the person standing in front of you.
THE FIGHT CLUB CDMX AI CONNECTOR
The networking didn't start when people entered the venue.
It started before.
Everyone at the event received access to the FIGHT CLUB AI Connector Bot on WhatsApp, designed to help attendees discover other people from the event.
Before the event, people could see who was coming.
During the evening, the connector could help identify people they should meet.
And after the event, the connection could continue.
That solves one of the classic problems of networking events:
“Damn, I should have talked to that person.”
With the connector, there was still a chance to find them.
It meant networking wasn't limited to the four hours people spent physically inside the venue.
A CURATED CROWD
The event was designed for approximately 100–150 founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, creatives, expats and international professionals.
The important part wasn't simply the number.
It was the mix.
Mexican and international professionals.
Startup founders and corporate executives.
Creative people and technology professionals.
Entrepreneurs and people who had recently moved to Mexico City.
Different industries.
Different countries.
Different reasons for being there.
But one shared environment.
THE EXPERIENCE
The evening followed a simple flow.
19:00–19:45 — EARLY ARRIVAL + PORTRAITS
People arrived, got their first drinks, met the early crowd and had professional portraits taken.
19:45–21:30 — NETWORKING & LOUNGE
The main networking period combined conversations, drinks, food and lounge music.
No formal presentations.
No panels.
No forced introductions.
Just people meeting people.
21:30–23:00 — BEACH AFTER WORK
The networking continued as the evening became more relaxed.
The music stayed on.
The drinks continued.
And Wednesday officially stopped feeling like Wednesday.
WHY THIS KIND OF NETWORKING WORKS
The best networking environments don't necessarily feel like networking.
When people are relaxed, dressed differently from their usual office environment and sharing an interesting experience, conversations become more natural.
You don't necessarily start with:
“What do you do?”
You might start with the venue.
The music.
Mexico City.
Travel.
The photographer.
Someone's outfit.
A drink.
A shared connection.
And then, eventually, you discover what the other person actually does.
That difference is important.
The business conversation doesn't disappear.
It simply doesn't have to happen in the first 30 seconds.
NETWORKING BEYOND LINKEDIN
FIGHT CLUB CDMX has always been about meeting people in real life.
But the Beach After Work event also showed how technology can support offline community without replacing it.
The AI Connector helps people discover relevant connections.
The event gives them the physical environment to actually meet.
And the community gives them a way to stay connected afterwards.
Technology finds the connection.
The event creates the experience.
People create the relationship.
MORE THAN AN AFTER-WORK PARTY
Beach After Work wasn't designed as a traditional business conference.
There were no speeches.
No presentations.
No pitches.
No corporate booths.
Instead, it was an evening built around a simple idea:
Give interesting people a good environment and let them talk.
Sometimes that's enough.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF WEDNESDAY
By 23:00, the official event was over.
But for many people, the interesting part was just beginning.
New contacts.
New friends.
Potential collaborations.
People discovering they had more in common than they expected.
And a few professional portraits to remember the evening by.
That's the FIGHT CLUB CDMX approach to networking:
less pressure, more experience.
Less “networking event”.
More “let's have a great evening and see who we meet.”
ABOUT FIGHT CLUB CDMX
FIGHT CLUB CDMX is a Mexico City networking community connecting founders, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, creatives, international professionals and people simply looking to meet interesting humans.
Its events range from parties and cultural experiences to hiking, golf, art, food and other unexpected formats.
The common idea is simple:
Human first. Money later.
Because the best professional relationships often start with simply enjoying the same experience.
